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ILO's new scheme to boost workplace rights in Bangladesh
September 29, 2015 (Bangladesh)

A new initiative launched by the International Labour Organization (ILO) and funded by the Swedish government is set to enhance workplace rights and industrial relations in the Bangladesh ready-made garment (RMG) sector.
An agreement to launch the project was signed in New York this week in the margins of the United Nations General Assembly meeting by Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation Isabella Lövin, ILO Director General Guy Ryder and Secretary of the Bangladesh Ministry of Labour and Employment Mikail Shipar, ILO said in a press release.
Sweden will provide funding worth $5.4 million to the initiative titled 'Promoting Social Dialogue and Harmonious Industrial Relations in the Bangladesh Ready-Made Garment Industry' which will run from November 2015 to December 2020.
The project will enhance labour relations through improved dialogue between employers and workers, particularly at workplace level. Conciliation and arbitration mechanisms will be strengthened to become a more effective, trusted system and the capacity of workers and employers enhanced to engage in social dialogue and collective bargaining as well as to make effective use of dispute prevention and resolution mechanisms. Given the large presence of women in the workforce, efforts will be made to fully incorporate their interests.
“ILO seeks to make the world's factories and workplaces safe and decent places to work. While much progress has been made in Bangladesh over recent years, this initiative will contribute towards improved working conditions and labour rights in the garment sector, in line with relevant international labour standards,” ILO Director General Guy Ryder said at the signing ceremony.
Secretary of the Bangladesh Ministry of Labour and Employment Mikail Shipar said, “The Government of Bangladesh is committed to enhancing conditions and rights for all workers. This initiative will make a major contribution towards that goal. Although initially targeting the garment industry, the impact of the project will eventually cover all sectors.”
Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation Isabella Lövin emphasized the need to support women garment workers. “Sweden is proud to partner with Bangladesh and ILO in this project, especially as it focuses on a sector where 80 per cent of the workers are women and will support women's economic empowerment while improving their working conditions,” she said.
The new project will be implemented by ILO in collaboration with the Department of Labour (DoL) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. It will work closely with employers and workers organizations namely the Bangladesh Employers Federation (BEF), Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), National Coordination Council for Workers Education (NCCWE) and IndustriALL Bangladesh Council (IBC). The project will also engage international buyers and tradeunions. (SH)
Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India.

Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh to host three seminars
October 01, 2015 (Bangladesh)

The fourth edition of Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh to be held on October 7 and 8, 2015 in Bangladesh will see three seminars and a fashion contest for budding graduate designers.
The first seminar will be held on October 7 at 4.30 pm on 'Re-Definition of Denim' and will be presented by reputed denim consultant from Turkey, Zafer Bozdag.
“He will be sharing and presenting on the latest looks of denim apparel from some of the top denim brands that are redefining denim,” a press release from the organiser stated.
The second seminar will be held on October 8 at 11 am titled 'Profitable environmentally sustainabledenim washing' which has been sponsored by GIZ PSES.
Delegates will have the opportunity to hear of recent developments in washing chemistry and technology and to discuss what is practical and possible with denim washing plant operators and managers.
Another seminar also on October 8 at 12.15 pm will be presented by Christian Schimper of Acticell who will speak on 'Bridging research in cellulose chemistry for denim applications'.
This edition of Denimsandjeans Bangladesh will also see a contest by the young and budding designers from different fashion universities of Bangladesh.
The students will bring out a design relevant to the show and its theme and the creators of best three designs will be awarded.
Sandeep Agarwal, founder of Denimsandjeans.com Bangladesh said, "This contest will enable the students from the fashion universities to be connected with the latest global denim fashion trends.”
“It will also help them show their designs to the important visitors and brands from around the world and we encourage the development of local talent and connect it with the rest of the world,” he added.
The theme of Denimsandjeans.com is 'Denim Playground Dhaka' where exhibitors from around the world will show their sporty innovations to visitors from Bangladesh and across the globe.
28 companies from around the globe have signed up to showcase their products in the October 2015 edition of the tradeshow. (AR)
Fibre2Fashion News Desk – India.

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North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as N.C.

*.The University's master's degree in textiles will prepare students for a career in the textile supply chain, a research laboratory, a government agency, or higher education.

*.Applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree in textiles or a related area, and preferably have had work experience in a textiles field.

*.NC State University is ranked 13th in Best Overall Public University Value (Princeton Review, 2010).
Web: http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/

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